Week4

Question 1

What is Switching Cost?

Answer 1

It’s the time taken to switch from one task to
another, then another, and back again
Time to remember where you were.
What you were doing.
what you need to do next.

Question 2

What is the best approach to multitask ?

Answer 2

The best approach is to try and focus on one thing at a time. Then transition to the next task.

Question 3

How can you cut down on task switching cost?

Answer 3

Take few minutes to write a note :

• Where you stopped.
• How to pick up back again.

Question 4

How do i know that i have achieved my goal.

Answer 4

• Think about the result you expect to get [ Set a goal ].
• Track your progression [ Make sure it is measurable ].
• Get supporting tools [ App, Notebook, Calendar, Alarm]
• Reward yourself.

Question 5

If you must switch tasks —–

Answer 5

leave yourself notes as to

how to start again

Question 6

Course key benefits

Answer 6

• Work Plan
• Set Priorities
• Work-Life Balance
• Time Tracking
• Strategic Reserve Time
• Estimating
• Similar Tasks
• Time of Day

Question 7

When switching tasks there is

Answer 7

a gab

Question 8

Issues of switching tasks

Answer 8

1- There is a gab that nothing is happening
2- Task engagement takes time [ The lag ]
3- Performance errors
4- Faulty prioritization

Question 9

When you are working on a complex task….

Answer 9

There will be more chance of delay and errors when switching tasks [ Task switching barrier ]

Question 10

list distractions you know

Answer 10

Interruptions
Phones
Meetings
Emails
Noises
Poor Lighting
Boss
Seating
Poor writing
Testing
Instant Messaging 
YouTube
Anger
Fear
Unhappiness
Jealously
Love

Question 11

Analytical brain [ Mental CEO where you make big descension ]

Answer 11

The area of the brain where you do problem solving, planning and analytical thinking,
this is like a regular muscle you have to use it and exercise this area to get stronger.

Question 12

Task Management

Answer 12

1- Cancel the task that are not important. Use your brain not heart.
2-Delegate tasks.
3-Transfer tasks : Transfer a task if it should be done by someone else.
4-Shave [ Reduce ] scope: List all your tasks and remove the unnecessary ones that has not value.

Question 13

When you have multiple assignments, multitasking is the most efficient way to complete all of them

Answer 13

false

Question 14

Multitasking and having multiple assignments is not the same thing.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

When you want to make changes to your work habits, you should try to change as many of your habits as possible.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

When you are trying to change your work habits it is a good idea to:

Answer 16

Set a goal
Progression should be measurable
Reward yourself when you meet the goal